Histological effects of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) calyx in diets of albino rats

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Volumn 6, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 118-120

  Ojokoh, A O ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Fatty infiltration; Histological effects; Liver cells; Rats; Roselle

Indexed keywords

ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS; HIBISCUS; HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA; RATTUS; SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 55249097658     PISSN: 14590255     EISSN: 14590263     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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